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Ben Sasse: America Needs the Filibuster

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Thought Leader: Ben Sasse
July 19, 2026
Written by: Ben Sasse

Partisans warn of doom if their agenda isn’t enacted, but their expedient is what threatens the republic.

Ben Sasse argues that the Senate filibuster is a vital safeguard against the concentration of political power, reinforcing the Constitution’s system of checks and balances. He contends that preserving the 60-vote threshold encourages bipartisan consensus, slows sweeping legislative changes, and helps protect the nation’s long-term stability amid increasing political polarization.

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